Question

Aztec Company reports current E&P of $200,000 in year 1 and accumulated E&P at the beginning of the year of negative $100,000. Aztec distributed $300,000 to its sole shareholder on January 1, year 1. How much of the distribution is treated as a dividend in year 1?

Answer 1

$200,000

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given case, The distribution which is treated as a dividend is equal to the current E&P i.e $200,000 because the distributions are paid first by current E&P and when it is consumed then the balance of accumulated E&P got reduced.

So, it also consider the current E&P as a dividend

All other information which is given is not relevant. Hence, ignored it